Mike Rounds

Became law (4)

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  John Thune (R-SD)· May 4

  Cosponsored

  Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

  S. 723 Native Americans

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 384–40 on Mar 4.

  This bill sets strict deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review and process mortgages and related documents on Indian land.

  Yes· 2 of 13

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill directly addresses barriers to homeownership and economic growth for Indian Tribes and their members.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates public notice of delays and annual reporting to Congress to ensure transparency.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill imposes new, strict administrative and reporting requirements on the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

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  Tim Scott (R-SC)· May 9

  Cosponsored

  A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

  S.J.Res. 18 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican resolution with 16 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 217–211 on Apr 9.

  This is a joint resolution from the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

  The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The removal of the overdraft rule may disproportionately affect low-income populations who rely more heavily on checking accounts.

  • Scored -5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    By disapproving the CFPB rule on overdraft lending, this resolution removes protections meant to regulate how large financial institutions charge for overdrafts.

  No question was scored yes.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (14)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Mike Rounds (R-SD)· Sep 30

  Their bill

  Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

  S. 1055 Native Americans

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Specifically designed to streamline and clarify payment for emergency health services for Indians.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Clarifies notification requirements for emergency medical care reimbursement for Native Americans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mike Rounds (R-SD)· May 20

  Their bill

  Stop Stealing our Chips Act

  S. 1473 Foreign Trade and International Finance

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · May 21

  This Act aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It establishes a whistleblower incentive program and provides specific protections for individuals who report violations.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill creates a secure portal and a structured process for reporting and acting on information regarding export violations.

  • Scored +3

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides mechanisms for whistleblowers to submit reports anonymously.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill increases the risk of fines and legal action for businesses involved in export control violations.

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  Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act

  S. 1574 Native Americans

  A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill amends the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Significantly empowers Tribal courts and governments by granting them the authority to access electronic evidence.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Positive impact for those living in Tribal jurisdictions who benefit from enhanced local law enforcement capabilities.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    Allows for the disclosure of stored electronic communications and records by Tribal authorities, potentially reducing privacy.

  • Scored -3

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Enables Tribal authorities to access electronic records and potentially delay notification to the individual.

And 11 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 15 no, 103 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 19 no, 81 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 0 no, 89 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 0 no, 66 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 8 no, 102 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 19 no, 69 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 2 no, 81 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 1 no, 67 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber